Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pockets USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Pita pockets are great for stuffing—and this grab-and-go breakfast is sure to please. Apples, pears, and peanut butter are packed into a whole grain-rich pita to create a tasty meal kids will enjoy.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup fruit
½ oz eq meat alternate
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
    • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
    • 15 oz
      -       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
      cutting)
    • 1 lb 11¼ oz
      -       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
      cutting)

    Measure

    • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
    • ~25 slices /
      4¼ medium apples       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
      cutting)
    • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
      large pears       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
      cutting)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
      • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
      • 1 lb 14 oz
        -         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
        cutting)
      • 3 lb 6¼ oz
        -         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
        cutting)

      Measure

      • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
      • ~50 slices /
        8½ medium apples         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
        cutting)
      • ~60 slices /
        8½ large pears         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
        cutting)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
        • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
        • 15 oz
          -           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
          cutting)
        • 1 lb 11¼ oz
          -           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
          cutting)

        Measure

        • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
        • ~25 slices /
          4¼ medium apples           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
          cutting)
        • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
          large pears           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
          cutting)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
          • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
          • 1 lb 14 oz
            -             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
            cutting)
          • 3 lb 6¼ oz
            -             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
            cutting)

          Measure

          • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
          • ~50 slices /
            8½ medium apples             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
            cutting)
          • ~60 slices /
            8½ large pears             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
            cutting)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
            • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
            • 15 oz
              -               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
              cutting)
            • 1 lb 11¼ oz
              -               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
              cutting)

            Measure

            • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
            • ~25 slices /
              4¼ medium apples               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
              cutting)
            • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
              large pears               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
              cutting)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
              • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
              • 1 lb 14 oz
                -                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                cutting)
              • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                -                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                cutting)

              Measure

              • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
              • ~50 slices /
                8½ medium apples                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                cutting)
              • ~60 slices /
                8½ large pears                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                cutting)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                • 15 oz
                  -                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                  cutting)
                • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                  -                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                  cutting)

                Measure

                • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                • ~25 slices /
                  4¼ medium apples                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                  cutting)
                • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                  large pears                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                  cutting)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                  • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                  • 1 lb 14 oz
                    -                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                    cutting)
                  • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                    -                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                    cutting)

                  Measure

                  • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                  • ~50 slices /
                    8½ medium apples                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                    cutting)
                  • ~60 slices /
                    8½ large pears                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                    cutting)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                    • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                    • 15 oz
                      -                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                      cutting)
                    • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                      -                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                      cutting)

                    Measure

                    • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                    • ~25 slices /
                      4¼ medium apples                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                      cutting)
                    • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                      large pears                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                      cutting)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                      • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                      • 1 lb 14 oz
                        -                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                        cutting)
                      • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                        -                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                        cutting)

                      Measure

                      • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                      • ~50 slices /
                        8½ medium apples                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                        cutting)
                      • ~60 slices /
                        8½ large pears                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                        cutting)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                        • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                        • 15 oz
                          -                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                          cutting)
                        • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                          -                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                          cutting)

                        Measure

                        • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                        • ~25 slices /
                          4¼ medium apples                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                          cutting)
                        • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                          large pears                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                          cutting)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                          • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                          • 1 lb 14 oz
                            -                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                            cutting)
                          • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                            -                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                            cutting)

                          Measure

                          • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                          • ~50 slices /
                            8½ medium apples                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                            cutting)
                          • ~60 slices /
                            8½ large pears                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                            cutting)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                            • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                            • 15 oz
                              -                               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                              cutting)
                            • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                              -                               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                              cutting)

                            Measure

                            • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                            • ~25 slices /
                              4¼ medium apples                               Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                              cutting)
                            • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                              large pears                               Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                              cutting)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                              • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                              • 1 lb 14 oz
                                -                                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                cutting)
                              • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                -                                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                cutting)

                              Measure

                              • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                              • ~50 slices /
                                8½ medium apples                                 Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                cutting)
                              • ~60 slices /
                                8½ large pears                                 Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                cutting)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                • 15 oz
                                  -                                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                  cutting)
                                • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                                  -                                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                  cutting)

                                Measure

                                • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                • ~25 slices /
                                  4¼ medium apples                                   Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                  cutting)
                                • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                                  large pears                                   Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                  cutting)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                  • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                  • 1 lb 14 oz
                                    -                                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                    cutting)
                                  • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                    -                                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                    cutting)

                                  Measure

                                  • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                  • ~50 slices /
                                    8½ medium apples                                     Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                    cutting)
                                  • ~60 slices /
                                    8½ large pears                                     Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                    cutting)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                    • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                    • 15 oz
                                      -                                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                      cutting)
                                    • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                                      -                                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                      cutting)

                                    Measure

                                    • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                    • ~25 slices /
                                      4¼ medium apples                                       Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                      cutting)
                                    • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                                      large pears                                       Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                      cutting)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                      • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                      • 1 lb 14 oz
                                        -                                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                        cutting)
                                      • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                        -                                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                        cutting)

                                      Measure

                                      • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                      • ~50 slices /
                                        8½ medium apples                                         Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                        cutting)
                                      • ~60 slices /
                                        8½ large pears                                         Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                        cutting)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 25 oz (at least 700 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                        • 14 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                        • 15 oz
                                          -                                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                          cutting)
                                        • 1 lb 11¼ oz
                                          -                                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                          cutting)

                                        Measure

                                        • 12½ - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                        • ~25 slices /
                                          4¼ medium apples                                           Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                          cutting)
                                        • ~ 30 slices / 4¼
                                          large pears                                           Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                          cutting)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                          • 1 lb 12 oz Peanut butter, smooth
                                          • 1 lb 14 oz
                                            -                                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                            cutting)
                                          • 3 lb 6¼ oz
                                            -                                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                            cutting)

                                          Measure

                                          • 25 - Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Peanut butter, smooth
                                          • ~50 slices /
                                            8½ medium apples                                             Apples, fresh, cored, unpeeled, ¼" slices* (gently wash apples under running water before
                                            cutting)
                                          • ~60 slices /
                                            8½ large pears                                             Pears, red, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" slices* (gently wash pears under running water before
                                            cutting)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
                                          • Cut each pita round in half.
                                          • Spread 1 Tbsp of peanut butter in each pita pocket half.
                                          • Cut apple and pear slices in half. Place 2 pieces of apple in each pita pocket half.
                                          • Place about 2–3 pieces of pear in each pita pocket half.
                                          • Serve 1 half fruit and nut butter pita pocket. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pockets USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          1 half Fruit and Nut Butter Pita Pocket
                                          Calories
                                          203
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          7
                                          g
                                          11
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          6
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          245
                                          mg
                                          11
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          30
                                          g
                                          10
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          17
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          8
                                          g
                                          16
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          14
                                          mg
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          6
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Apples, fresh 1 lb ½ oz
                                          Pears, fresh 1 lb 13 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Apples, fresh 2 lb 1 oz
                                          Pears, fresh 3 lb 9¾ oz

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains wheat (pita rounds) and peanuts (peanut butter). Pita rounds can be a hidden source of common allergens which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
                                          • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected  (pita rounds) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
                                          • Choking Risk: Nut butters and apples slices can be a choking risk for children under the age of 4. Try grating apples.
                                          • Sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter may be used in place of almond butter. Some sunflower seed butters and soy nut butters are produced on equipment shared with tree nuts and, in some cases, peanuts.
                                          • To keep fresh cut fruit from turning brown, coat them with an acidic juice, such as lemon or orange, or use a commercial anti-darkening agent.
                                          • Meats/meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component up to 3 times per week at breakfast in the CACFP.
                                          • For breakfast, you can credit the grains or meats/meat alternates in this recipe toward the reimbursable meal.
                                          • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
                                          • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Weight: 5 lb 7 oz
                                          Yield: 25 pita pocket halves
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Weight: 10 lb 14 oz
                                          Yield: 50 pita pocket halves